The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, February 05, 1896, Image 5
The Press and Banner
ABBEVILLE, 8. C.
BfPublished every Wednesday at ?2 a
year In advance.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1896.
Blrlhdny Pnrly.
Tbe ladles of the Methodist church betas
desirous of adding to tbe general social enjoy- J
nient and to their finances, will celebrate tbe 1
birthdays of their friends on Friday evening, i
February 14th, 1S96, at Rosenberg's "New
nan."
Then each one please be good and kind,
And In tbe saclts we send.
Put cents as many as your years,
Proving yourself our triend.
Come old and young, come girls and boys,
Young men and maidens fall'.
Come Join the evening's social j^ys
And in its pleasures share.
Each sack of pennies entitles tbe bearer to
a refreshment ticket. Whatever tbe age of
the bearer, each one receives the same. Put .
in the sack a penny tor each year of your age.
Ages of old maids and bachelors kept a profound
secret. A welcome awaits all who attend.
From 7 to J1 p. m.
Death or John W. Lomnx, Sr.
After a lingering Illness John W. Lomax, senior,
in tbe Smilbvilie neighborhood, died
Thursday evening, January 30. 1896, aged 85
years. He was an excellent citizen, always a
g<>od neighbor, correct and kind in bis business
transactions, and possessed tbe love and
respectofall those who knew him. He was
a member of Ebeuezer Methodist church, and
bis body was laid to rest in the cemetery.
Rev. Wharton officiated at the funeral, snd a
large company was present at tbe burial. In
many respects Mr. Lomax was a remarkable
man, and bis noble traits of character are a
rlcb heritage to tboee who lollow him.
At Home.
Members ot tbe General Assembly came
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I1U11IC ItUIL 0ttiuru?j. auu.i-.u. UOIJ n?o iu
town od business. Hoo. J. T. Robertson was
at liome on aooount or sickness In bis family.
Oar people have been luxuriating and dis
Blpatiog In measles, and Mr. Robertson's
family Is no exception. His eldest daughter.
Miss May Robertson, bas been quite sick ol
tbe contagion. 1
Efficient Clerk.
General Hemphill as Clerk ol tbe Senate is
giving great satisfaction. His education and
bis ability qualify blm for tbe position, and
Ills kindness to all .makes btra a favorite
witb tbe members. Tbe General seems to
like tbe place even better than be liked tbe
position of Senator, wblcb be beld so long. ,
A Popular Judge.
Judge Benet bas won all hearts by his
promptand Impartial manner of disposing of
business. Tbe Judije will return to our city ,
Friday and finish up with certuln equity mat- {
ters.?Orangeburg Patriot. ,
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Pension Board.
Tbe Pension Board will meet again on Frl- ,
day, February 2Stb. R. W. Haddon,
G. A. NeufTer, Sec'ty. Chairman. .
Services at Benlab.
There will be preaching at Beulah church
next Sunday, February 9th, at 11 o'clock a.m.,
by Rev. B. Si. Cheatham.
Prosperous Farmer.
Mr. J. D. Miller of Long Cane killed a bog
last week that weighed 415 lbs. He makes bis
own bog and homluy, aud grows richer every
year. .
School Claims.
I will pay the highest price in cash for
school claims. J. A. Harris,
Jan. 1, 1896, if Abbeville, S. C.
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Wan led.
School and county claims. Have the claims ]
properly signed. Taken at lowest dlscouut. 1
Geo. W. Lomai, tf !
Situation Wanted.
A young lady, recent graduate of a first c
class female college, desires a situation as :
teacher or governess. For further partlcu- i
lars, apply to the Press and Banner office.
Ms. K. C. Wilson of Clinton, was In town a
day or two ago. He is now associated wltb ?
that good man and old friend, Rev. W. P. 'j
Jacobs. Mr. Wilson Is a graduate of tbe |
Thorn well Orpbanage, and between him and t
Mr. Jacobs a strong attachment grew up
while be was a lad In tbe institution. I
Mrs. Eugene B. Gaby joined the Andrew I
Pickens Chapter of the Daughters of tbe
Revolution located at Edgefield, S. C., and wat t
elected a delegate to the National Council ol
Ka D/\rtlAttt (Dniah mill cnnn HnM 11a maaiinu t
In Washington, D. C. Mrs. Kate Wlgfafi
Cbeatbam 1b tbe other delegate from that
chapter.
Don't Jbrget to attend the meeting of tbe t
Farmers Mutual Fire Association of Abbe- <
vllle County on Weduesday, 12th Febroai y at
11 o'clock, A. M. Officers for ensuing year i
will be elected, and other Important business t
will be transacted.
The annual meeting of Tbe Farmers Mutual
Fire Association of Abbeville County
will be held at Abbeville on Wednesday, 12tb
February, instead of tbe 15th as advertised.
The Press and Bannek seems to be growing
In popularity with, tbe people. New
names are added Weekly to tbe list of sub- 1
c libers.
Judging by the number of trains that pas*
Abbeville tbe Seaboard Air Line road must be
doing a fine business. ,
Don't forget to send In your dues to your (
county papers. You'll WHOt a good obituary 1
notice some of these days.
W. 8. Mabry, a farmer near Cokesbury. is J
reported to have committed suicide last Fri- J
day night by shooting himself.
a.m. Hill A Sons will rnnnlvn np*L wppb
another oar load of those celebrated Stude- c
baker wagons, all sizes. Call and get one
cheap. {
We saw no man under the Influence of ii- c
quor last Sale Day. a
Bikth?To Mrs. w. d. Barksdale, a daugb- 1
ter, January , 1890.
- Cross's Locals.
Salmon at 10 eta. per can. 8
Fresh mackerel at 10 cts. per can.
Fresh oyaterac one pound, at 10 cts. per can.
Fresh oysters, two pound, at 10 cts. per can.
Tomatoes, large cans, 10 cts.
Soda In balk, three pounds for 25 cts.
Coffee at 20 and 32% cts. per pound.
Delicious New Orleans syrup at SO eta. per
gallon. c
Ralalns at low figures. ?
Fresh soda and lemon crackerB Just in. j
XcDavIU'h LocMn.
A line of hosiery that can't be beaten in
town. {
A good hal f hose at 5c. A No. 1 half hose, c
any oolor, 10c. 1
Ladiea hose, black, blue and any other color
you may wish. You should see uur ladies 10c
hAOA
A pretty line of ladles and genu handkerchiefs.
Bee the ladles handkerchief at 5c.
Towels from 5c to 25c. The 10c and 15c tow- ela
are daisies.
HaU and caps at a low figure.
Remember we sell calico at 6oa yard, also
apron glDgbams 5c, and tbe best dress ginghams
a^6J4c.
A big lot of white homespun, drills, check
homespun, bleaching, <tc., all of which I will
ell cheap.
Spool thread 35c dozen.
Shoes. Do you wear shoes? Then you
should see those sboes at McDavid's. He can
fit you in any kind of shoe, at any price.
Try him before you buy.
Look McDavid up when you go to town,
and give him a trial, and you will call on bim
again.
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When did you get measles? That's not tbe
question, but bow to get rid of It. Inquire at
Harrison & Game's Drug Store.
Have you had the measles? Yes, but I was
quickly cured by Harrison & Game's Wild
Cherry Compound. i
All tbe spring medicines and blood purifiers
al Harrison & Game's Drug Store. Under Ho- |
tel. '
Have your eyes carefully fitted. We have
made arrangements with Hiram W. Johnson I
to be with us every first and third Mondays
and remain until Tuesday p. m. R. C. Ber- (
nau, tbe Jeweler.
unncc a Kin i pit !
IIUUUL nilU LU I
For Sale or Rent. 1
THE hoQBe and lot on Main Street, contain* 1
log eight rooms and stable and barns,
will be sola or rented. For particulars apply I
L. T. MILLER, <
Abbeville, or i
R. C. WILSON,
Clinton, S. C.
Feb. 10, I860, if ' I
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ABBEVILLE'S ATHENS.
All SortM of Short Stops-Hems Picked ^
lip Here and There. ^
Due West, S. C.. Feb. 3,1896.
Mrs. John K Hood of Anderson baR been
on a visit 10 her mother, Mrs. Wm. P. Kennedy.
Mrs. Ida Bonner and daughter have returned
home. They have been absent for sometime
visiting friends and relatives in Anderson
County.
We bave heard it suggested that the public
would enjoy an exhibition of Prof. Bell's department.
The public would be fully gratified
most any time, as we learn there are frequent
exhibitions in Prof. Bell's department.
Mr. Walter Devlin of Verdery is in town.
a negro and a pistol. '
Another homicide Saturday evening, February
1st, on the Cllnkscales place, near Due
West, wes committed by one Jim Ellis, bis ?
victim being Gus Marshall. We have not
heard the foil particulars, but learn that they fell
out about a swingle tree an hour or ro be- j
fore the murder. They were ploughing In >?
oats, and In some way met each other while 5
ploughing and began cursing. Immediately V
Ellis pulled out his pistol and shot Marshall
through the heart, he dying Ipstnctly. Ellis
made bis escape. SO much for the ready pistol.
Inquest held by J. R. Cllnkscales.
Kev. Dr. Grier, I). D., is absent lor a iew =
days.
PHILOMATIIEAN CELEBRATION.
On the evening of January 21st long before
the hour tor the exercises to commence the
crowd began to fill the beautiful hall. On the
left were the fair maids of the Due West Female
Collese, while on the right were the students
of Erskine. All were anxiously awaiting
the hour for the exercises to begin. At
last It arrived, and as the Edwards quartette
played a beautiful march, the participants
entered the hall. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Dr. Grler. After which
the President made the address of welcome.
It was simply grand, one of the most Interesting
features ot theoccasion was the debate.
The young men certainly spenta great deal ol
time on their debates. Querry?"Should Turkey
be Dismembered." All the young men
did Justice to themselves and reflected honor
upon the socleiv they represented. The affirmative
won the decision.
President?J. L. Oates.
The New South?W. L. Alexander.
The South and the Union?J. L. Hunter.
The Loss of Southern Statesmanship?E. A. J
Ranson. ??p
A Con vlci's Soliloquy?W. L. Barron. \
The Vantage Ground of Truth?R. C. David- ^
son.
Debate?Query: Should Turkey In Europe M
be dlsmeinoered ? ?
Affirmative? I. S. Caldwell. J. A. Brlce.
Negative?S. J. Patterson, J. W. McCain.? A
Chief Marshal?S. M. Brlcp. - ^
Assistants?J. N. Gaston, J. B. Miller. ^
AT THEIR FAVORITE AMUSEMENT. ^
Measles are still raging. Some of our neigh- ^
bors have eleven cases on bacd, while we are ^
to be congratulated with only six so far. ^
PRETTY PIG. ^
M. G Donald has the finest Red South down 9
pig in the country. It was a present from Mr. ^
L H. Russell of Abbeville. It would repay ^
my one for hljs trouble to Mr. Donald's to see
One more student for Ersklne, Mr. James 9
Hall, of Savannah, Ga. Also Miss Elvere \
Wallace for the Female College. m)
Wblle the Legislature Is in session; it would ^
jo well for them to make carrying concealed
weapons a crime, for which six months on ^
the chain gang should be required. ^
Mr. T. M. Jay of Troy has been on a visit to
lis daughter Mrs. C. D. Haddon. ^
Rev. James Brlce will preach in the A. R. P. ^
>hnrnh nPTt, Kahhnfh Mr Rnuna nnmou
be Interest of bis cburcb at Louisville, Ky. ^
The young ladles and young gentlemen of A
Due West bad a pleasant promenade last Satarday
evening in the Due West Female College
campus. ?
When I go out to walk _
I look so neat and gay,
I lake tbe dogs along
To keep tbe boys away.
H REACH ER ON I'AY.
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A called meeting of the Second Presbytery
was held In tbe A. R. P. church Thursday v
light, January 30. and calls presented for tbe
tervlces of Rev. Horace Rabb from Betbel, M
Bead Springs and Providence cburcbes In Aid
Liaurens County. A salary of 8600 i? promised. Ian
\.rraugements were for the installation in bis
mse of Rev. Rabb's acceptance of tbe call, and
Messrs. E. E. Lindsay and R. H. Fleming tbe
,vere present to represent tbe cburcbes named, ber
tbe
INCIPIENT FIRE. C|tl
There came very near being a serious fire .?!
it tbe College Home last Thursday evening.
fbe young gentlemen of the borne and other fVe
n teres ted friends succeeded in putting it out I0,L
>efore mucb damage was done.
Dr. J. J. Lindsay, M. D., will locate In our
own in tbe near future. We welcome tbe
Doctor as tbe more tbe merrier. x.
Miss Rosa Cunningham of Donalds has
/coil IU lUDVili; 1UI DOVOltti u txyts. O
Miss Hodges of Hodges bas been visiting in
own. I
CONGRATULATIONS TO JONES AND GARY. jjjjs
Tbe friends of Ira B.Jones in Due West ex- ?tal
end their congratulations in nonor of bis aeP
ilection to tbe Supreme Bencb. ?un
Tbe friends also of Hon. F. B. Gary are 118
nuch pleased at his selection as Speaker of
,be House. Merit is sure to be rewarded. or 1
pat
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TEIBUTE OF RESPECT. SS
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? tivi
ro (be Memory ot Brother J. E. Colleft,
who Died at Abbeville, N. C.,
Jannary 30, 1896. T
Whereas, tbe Supreme Ruler of the unl?erse
has in his wlBdom seen fit to remove ,2
rom our mldRt oar beloved Brother J. E. Colett,
aod filled our hearts with grief. Be it
Resolved, By tbeK.of P., Abbeville Lodge
(Jo. 64, Abbeville, S. C., that we. as a lodge of
>rotbers, while bowing in meek submission *a'
o his .will, and knowing that he doetb all lv.,
blngs well, deeply mourn tbe untimely death M]
>f our Brother, and will ever cherish his mem>ry.
Co1
2nd. That the sympany of this Lodge be UP5
mended to the father aod brothers of tbe de- T
:eased Brother in tbis their hour of affliction, p'
tod ask in their earnest prayers, tbe Divine
Sealer io be thalr comfort, nnrl snnnnrL 9ec
3rd. Tbattbls Lodge has lost a true and
altbful member, and one who was loved, and
es pec ted for bis sterling qualities, and noble jf.,
iharacter.
4i b. Tbat a copy of these resolutions be
ent to the brothers and father of our deeased
Brother, and that a page in our minute
>ook be dedicated to bis memory.
8. G. Thomson, C. C.
C. D. Brown, K. R. & S.
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New Store.
On tbe first of March 1 will open a line of T
try Koods, clothing, shoes and gentlemen's his
urnlshing goods, notions, &c., I will sell at bul
iheapest prices. Store next door to McDltl & enc
^yon. F. Rubin, ora
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Abbeville Telephone Co. Ian
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Books of subscription to tbe capital stock con
>f tbe Abbeville Telephone Company will be rur
tpened at 12 o'clock Saturday, February 8, er
89C, at the store of R. C. Bernau. Th<
Wyatt Aiken. l0 j
A I*oor Harne
Bought from
would'be funny. Would it n
cause we offer you a HAND M
that is worth more. Our re?
pleases you. You will tell
. way 10 aavertise,
Money refunded if the hi
sented.
C. P. Hamni(
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W. JOEL SMITH.
SPECIAL ANN
Having served the ]
many years it is wit
announce that we a:
stand fully preparec
mauds of all with tl
the lowest possible p
complete in every de
daily receiving- large
Dry Goods, Notions,
ware, Groceries, &c., <
ticular mention will
cals of this newspap<
W. Joel Sm
THE "BULIa DC>
!\.re the best for working
t r tatit cin/r
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B. K, BEAGHAIi
WE HAVE A NICE
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FHE ABBEVILLE BRANCH. A
the Atlanta Aid Loan and Ineatment
Company or Atlanta, Ga. so
r. M. T. LaHatte, Manager of the Mutual 12
1 Loau aDd Investment Company, of At- w
ta, Ga., is in Abbeville In the interest of ac
Company, which is one of tbe strongest
I beat managed Institution of tbe kind in
Soutb. This Company has a large numof
members In Abbeville and many of
most prominent and conservative of our zens
are among its stockholders,
r. J. R. Blake, Jr., is President of the p
aevllle Branch, Mr. R. W. Cannon, Vice- I
sldent, and Mr. Walter L. Miller Attorney N
Abbeville couaty.
bat tbe Company Is held In high esteem in L
irgle. where the home office Is located, Is
wn by the following endorsement from
Hon. R. U. Hardeman, Treasurer, of that
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tate of Georgia?Treasury Department. fPi
Atlanta, Ga., January 81,1890. *
haroKo n?riifv thflf fhfl Mntnnl Al/i Ttn>in I
I Investment Company, of Atlanta. Ga.,
fully complied with all the laws of tbIs
Le governing such Institutions; that It has
'oslted with me as Treasurer ot said State
Sclent real estate securities to cover all of
liabilities; tbat it bas also deposited each
r a full statement of its business, tbat all
heir statements show tbat the said comly
Is doing a prosperous business, and tbat
as a sufficient reserve fund to protect its '
ckbolders against any loss thut it may sus- be
1; that I am personally acquainted with
officers an J directors of the said company, e
I tbat they are among the most conserva- of
e and bent business men of Atlanta. fu
Very respectfully,
R. U. Hardeman. 1M
Treasurer of Georgia. K
his company bas made a number of loans P*
its sh arebolders here and is ready to close w
era at once with parties desiring tbem. t
his company has local bonds at Verdery,
wberry, Greenville, Willlamston, West ac
lister and other points. sv
nyone desiring a first class investment or
Qtioga loan on easy terms woula do well
lee Mr. LaHatte at the New Hotel or Mr. tb
ler at bis office on Law I^nge.
Ir. John F. Bonsib a special agent of the
npany, Is with Mr. LaHatte, and will call c
>n the citizens during the week.
mong its stockholders In Georgia are Mr. ap
H. Porter, president of the Merchants' ,
ik of Atlanta; Judge E. B. Rosser, presiitof
tbe Exchange Bank ol Atlanta; Expernor
Boynton of Grlffln ; Mr. George R. w
Jaussure, vlce-preeldeut of tbe Exchange h
ik ol Atlanta, and many other prominent
zens of the State. tb
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THURSDAY'S LECTURE. ?
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bn Roach Straton Speaks iu the fe
School Building. tl(
be orator, John Roach Staton, delivered ve
lecture In the auditorium of the school 41
lding last Thursday night. A small audi- ,
:e greeted tbe speaker, who is Dot without
torical power. He held tbe attention of or
beareisfrom first to last. He said some T(
ngs wbicb came very near to the border,
d of doubtful propriety. The speech was m
illeotlon of little things, through which he as
stantly reminded his hearers that he had ??
1 tbe tbread of. his subject. Strung togeththey
made a speech of an hour's length
3 orator is young, and yet has some things
earn.
Hammond's ?
Q(
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ADE Harness for $10.00
ison for low price is this bl
somebody about the best ^
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A. M. SMITH.
OUNCEMENT.
public faithfully for
h pleasure that we
re at the same old
i to supply* the dele
best of goods at
rices. Our stock is
apartment. We are
shipments of choice
Shoes, Hats, Hard[>f
which more parbe
made in the loer.
iith & Son.
G? BREECHES
MEN. FOE SALE ONLY BYITH
& SON.
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.nnual Meeting Farmers Mutual
Fire Association.
r*HE ANNUAL MEETING OF 8T0CK"
I- holders of tbe Farmers Mutual Fire Aselation
of Abbeville County will be held at
bbevllle at eleven o'clock a. m., Wednesday,
th February. Officers for tbe ensnlng year
111 be elected, and Important business transited.
A full attendance Is desired.
J. R. BLAKE, JR.,
Jan. 21st, 1896. General Agent.
MM*
0 CANVASS THE RETURNS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
ABBEVILLE CODNTY.
The returns of the various Townships will
i forwarded to the Township BoardB of Asssors
by or before March 10th. It Is the duty
the Board to scrutinize each return carelly,
and to see that each Item of property
ited thereon,Is assessess at ITS TRUE MARET
VALUE. There is no rule to return
operty at 66% per cent, of Its actual value,
'hen parties are suspected of having credits,
>ove their Indebtedness, or any other charter
of property that does not appear on their
rorn return, It Is the duty of the Board to
iter such property, or report the matter to
e Auditor.
In every Instance where there Is a material
iange In tbe return of an Individual, BE
JRE TO NOTIFY tbe party, so that he can
tpeal to tbe County Board.
Tbe County Board of Equalization will hold
3 annual meeting in tbe Auditor's office,
EDNE8DAY, MARCH 18th. The Townilp
Boards are expected to closely examine
e returns and to forward tbem to this office
i or Deiore mat uate.
When new buildings have been erected
ce last return, the Township Board of AstjBors
will value same.
Where parties have transferred town propty
and etlll retain a portion : or where transrs
have been made to several different pares,
tbe Township Board will prorate the
ilue of each Item, In order that the proper
vision can be made on the Auditor's books.
The Township Board of Supervisors, as now
ganized, are reoulred by law, , to act as
iwnshlp Board of Assessors: and the cbalrlan
elected at their first meeting will serve
i a member of the County Board of Equallitlon.
W. W. BRADLEY,
Auditor, A. C.
Jan. 22, 1890, tf
I,. W. White's Locals.
Alter iiuviuk turn ucauj ivru uuuuicu umilsof
flour la tbe last ten days my slock of
>ur is still good UQ(i i wni continue to offer
eat bargains in flour to tbe trade. Tbe
loner flour Is bought tbe better. Tbe mills
irougbout tbe west are now asking an adince
of fifty cents a barrel.
Buy your bridles, collars, harness, back
mdB, trace chains, plows, plow Btocks and
1 other articles needed on a farm from L. W.
rhlte.
Prepare for gardening. Buy your garden
>ols and garden seeds from L. w. White.
I have some of tbe greatest bargains in
tew I eg tobacco ever offered. Call and see
lem. L. W. White.
Matches! Matches! You can buy for a
me twelve boxes matches, each containing
0 at L. W. White's.
In order to reduce stock, I will offer special
irgains in ready-made clothing lor tbe-next
days. Call and see what they are. Some of
lem will astonish you. If you wan't an
rer coat cheap now Is the time to buy it. L.
r. White.
1 am keeping up my stock In all lines, and
111 always give buyers tbe best goods at reanable
prices. In dealing with ray friends
id customers I shall do my best at all times
i please them. L. W. White.
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Don't fall to see the fine chenille portlers
r curtains at 8175 worth 8300. Wm. E. Bell
isn L;O.
Fine red twill flannel worth 25 for 18 cent
Wm.E, Bell Cash Co.
If you need red twill flannel go to tbe Wm.
, Bell Cash Co. tbey are closing out 25 cent
innel at IS cent.
If you want flne candy, put up In first class
yle you can get It at Speed'* Drug Store.
Bruce's restaurant keeps a full line of flne
gars and cigarettes.
Sterling silver buckles wltb locks from SI 25
p wards at K. C. Bernau, tbe Jeweler.
Best 25 cents spectacles ever sold in Abbe
llle county at R. C. Bernau, tbe Jeweler.
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WEST EKD.
Happenings and Incidents of a W
Around tbe City.
Rev. Dr. Clifton will be la Charleston i
Sunday. He will preach tbe bacoalanr
sermon before the senior class of tbe He
Carolina Medl cal College.
Tbe lecture by Prof: Straton last Frl
night, was attended by only a small aadle
Tbe appointed time for tbe lecture was se
al days before, apd his coming was not
nounced until too late to advertise ft
This no doubt accounted for tbe small crc
All our places of worship were closed ?
day night. No services on acconnt of
rain.
The Schubert Symphony Company falle
put in Its appearance Friday night, aicki
of members of the company was the caus
their nonappearance. They wtll probe
play here some time soon, a large auaie
awaited their coming, and many were m
disappointed at their failure to nil the engi
meat.
Messrs. J. Hayne McDlll and E. L. Ma
are each having pretty cottages built.
McDills new home is on that lot adjoin
Mr. R. C. Bernau. Mr. Mabrys near Mr. J
Ellis. Work on both of the struotures is ]
gressing rapidly, and they will in a st
time be ready for their owners.
Rev. F. Y. Pressly came down from ]
West and tilled the pulpit at the A. R
church Sunday.
The many friends of Miss Lucia McGoi
will be delighted to learn that she has retc
from an extended visit to her sister, Mrs.
C. Benet, Charleston, S. C.
Miss JanieSchoen who has been the gi
of Mrs. E. B. Calhoun, for a short time
Mondayvia the S. A. L. tor her home in R
mond.Va. Miss Schoen has a large num
of friends and admirers here who deeply
gret her leaving.
Mrs. M. L. Bon ham, ot Anderson, Is
guest of Miss Ellen Parker.
The Whist Club did not have its regi
meeting last night, This meeting hav
been postponed for one month in respect
the memory of Waldo Marshall who was <
of Its members.
In less twenty four boars after the col I Is
on IbeS. A. L. near tbls city, last Tbnrpi
morning, engineer JJ. ?. Collet bad ceasei
suffer, and lallen {.Bleep, In tbat sleep t
Knows no waking, until the resurrect
morn. The news of Mr. Collet's deatb wa
great sbock to tbe wboie community, i
very unexpected, it was generally suppo
tbat bis injuries were serious but would
prove fatal. How often do we suddenly l
tbat gostly, grim, monster deatb, unexpecl
ly. Mr. Coliett bad by bard work and ap
cation risen from a fireman to tbe responsl
position of engineer, and as sucb, bad mud
good record. He was quiet and reserve)
| true friend, at all times, and bad many v
loved blm.and wbo deeply mourn bis
timely deatb, and wbo mingle tbelr lal
tears wltb tbose of bis devoted broib
Messrs. Webb and Bod Collet, wbo cart
wltb tbem tbelr; sympathy on ibe sad Jc
ney. Tbe funeral Bervlces were held J
Thnrtiriu v aflArnnnn hv RflV. Dr. nilfLnn at
borne of Mrs. Harris, wbere tue decea
boarded. After tbe senloes, the body was t
eu to'i'bomasvllle, N. U., there lu be laid
real by tbe Hide of those that were near i
dear to blm. Mr. Collet was a member of
K. of P. andalbo of tbe B. of L. E. Eact
these societies did all that could be done
assist him in life and pay respect to blm
death. Beside the brothers of tbe deceai
Messrs. M. T. Coleman and H. E. K. Berry
the K. of P. and Messrs. Cbas. Halgler and
H. Dunbar of the B. of L. E. accompanied
remains of their brother, Mrs. J no. Uarrla
Miss May Harris, Mrs. C. H. Dunbar and
T. Y. Harris friends, also went. Mr. J. Ha:
MoDill who bad change as undertaker w
with tbe remalne of the deceased.
Mrs. J. Summerfleld who bad been b
with her brother, Mr, A. Cohen for about I
weeks, left last Thursday morning for Ro<
Mount, N. C., having been telegraphed lor
account of tbe Illness of ber little ne
Helen Woodard. This beautifal and brJ,
little one, after a wedfcs Illness closed ber e
lu death's long sleep. Mr. A. Cohen wbo v
with the bereaved ones at tbe time ca
borne last Friday afternoon.
Miss Susan Brunson Is here the guest of 1
sister. Mrs. W. 8. Cotbran.
Tbe Telephone Exchange tor tbls city Is
assured fact. In a short while tbe lines \
be balltand not only built, but bollt wltb /
bevllle money, and operated by onr bo
people, and aboald be well patronized
them. Don't be ola ms I wake np good peoj
and show tbat you are wide awake, and <
appreciate a good thing, and In helping yo
self help ypurtown.
Mrs. John Garrison and her pretty 111
daughter, Beatrlc, after being away seve
weeks, came home last Monday.
Tbe usual Saleday crowd was in evldei
Monday. Not any large amount of busln
was done by our mercban u. Horse and m
trades were numerous, and tbat seemed 1
principal occupation of a number of our c
zens both white and colored.
Dr. F. E. Harrison, Worsbipfal Master,
Clinton Lodge No. 3 A. F. M., of tbls city, 1
been appointed District Deputy Grand Mas
of the First Masonic Dlstrlot, embracing :
counties of Abbeville, Anderson,Plokens a
Oconee, and was Installed as such by F
Grand Master W. T. Branob at tbe rega
communication of Clinton Lodge No. 3 A,
M. held last Monday night, tbe8rd inst.
Tbe Board of Deacons of the Presbyter!
cburcb have closed a contract, subject to i
ratification of tbe congregation, with
John Brown Organ Company for 81,800 p
organ, and In tbe near future tbls church v
be tbepoosessor of a magnificent instrume
Mr. B. W. Brooks, wbo was for a long tl
dispatcher lor tbe 8. A. L. here, bas been
tbe city for several days. He left yesterdaj
Miss Josapblne Clllton bas gone to Ana
son on a visit to her sister, Mrs. W. A. Kell
Bev. G. T. Harmon will preach in tbe Me
odlst cburcb next Sunday night at tbe usi
hour. Bro. Harmon Is tbe Presiding Eldei
tbls District, and takes the place of Rev. J
Boykln Campbell.
NINETY-SIX.
Tillman's Speech ? The Demoera
Party?Personals and Other No
of Interest at tbe Old Fort.
Ninety-Six, 8. C? Feb. 3,1S&
Senator Tillman's great speech is the to
of conversation. We are indeed glad bei
tbe moral courage displayed in tbls speecb
tell tbe people the trutb to their teeth. (
present democratic administration bas b<
a failure, and no one is more capable of i
lng and knowing tbls fact than Senator T
man. His arraignment of Cleveland and C
lisle is the best thing that could liave h
-J rruAHn |a Kilt that AVAVU m,
IJCUCU. XUCIOIB uvuuuwv k#ub I.UOW ????/ T*<
uttered by Mr. Tillman la correct, and
leaves tbe old party In a deplorable sltaall
Tbe wife of Mr. Joseph S. Butler, llv
about five miles north of Ninety-Six, died
last Tuesday, leaving an Infant and seve
other children and a devoted husband
mourn her loss. We tru ly and sincerely sj
patblze with him In bis sad bereavement.
Mrs. James Bewley, of Anderson, is at I
aunt's, Mrs. Mattle Jackson.
Our friend, Mr. Geo. M. Anderson, is
owner of one of the finest machines we hi
ever seen. It opens the furrow, drops a
covers tbe seed, and at tbe same time disti
ates tbe guano. Two men and one horse <
do the work of five or six men and two be
es with this wonderful machine. No fare
should be without It.
Mrs. John Davis died at tbe residence
her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Jackson on 1
morning, aged 79 years. Mrs. Da
bad been in failing health for some mont
She bus long been a professor of religion, ?
died full of hope. Her aged husband bas
warmest sympathy of tbe wbole cummun
In his great distress.
Miss Mai Stoll left last Friday for tbe St
Capital, where she will matriculate as stud
in tbe Columbia Female College. Miss Ma
very bright and we expect something m
than ordinary from her.
At a meeting of tbe anti-taxpayers on 1
Friday it was resolved to fight tbe matter
tbe courts. No feints, no skirmishes, bt
fight to tbe finish. Mr. W. J. Moore, of Cot
bury, was appointed agent tp secure ooum
and if possible, to have a bill passed by
Legislature to enable the townships in vol'
to tax themselves for a sufficientamoun
meet all expenses of litigation. We don't
tend to pay this tax, and the bond holders t
Just as well make up their minds to 1
their bonds or build us tbe road. In tbe
ter event, all will willingly pay the tax.
W? have recently heard or the death of ]
Henry Hill, a former citizen of Nlnety-i
wbloh occurred at Johnstons an last Sum
or Monday. Mr. Hill was well and favora!
known In tbe wbole community, where
iIvmI for a lontr time.
The Rev. J. C. Stoll preached In tbe Meth
1st church on yesterday evening.
Mr. W. J. Moore,, a prominent membe:
the Abbeville bar and a resident of Cot
bury, and family were down a few days 1
There are more hogs in the vicinity of Ni
ty-Six now than for many years past. (
people are Interesting themselves in the fli
breeds.
Rev. F. O. S. Curtis is still indisposed a
confined to tbe house.
Tbe disfranchisement of tbe negro in <
State is a death knell to the National De
ccratic party. With white supremacy seci
our people will naturally look to tb
interest rAtber than tbe perpetuity of a pa
that has done so little for tbe prosperity
tbe Southern peopla Kentucky and Ma
land are lost to tbe Democratic column,
will be North and South Carolina this fall
tbe administration at Washington does
do something that we do not expect them
do. Tbe populists and tbe republicans <
making wonderful Inroads into the ranks
Democracy and If tho old sblp withstands t
enemy without as well as within we sball
surprised. Democracy Is old fogy say soi
people and ber flag Is being trailed in me ai
by r.ewer more aggressive and progress!
parties. 1890 will tell a Dew tale.
The grain tbat survived the freeze looks fl
and tbe prospects lor a good crop are very fl
terlng.
Dr. T. W. Cbllds went up to Greenville li
Saturday to serve on the United States Ju
Mr. E. S. Addison also went to Greenvl
yesterday. We do not know tbe object of I
bis visit, but presume we will In tbe "swi
bye and bye." East Eud
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35 come for more of the si
55 dence that leads us to p
ot ertions this year to incr
the The following articli
'?? seen in our two large
^ only in the day time11
!?? the night: .
'ft? Cents.
|Q. 1 pair Hasps and Staples. ? - ?.. 2 1
me 1 set Iron table spoons. 5 1
in 1 Pegging or sewing awl. 4 1
, 1 Caid large white agate buttons- 4 1
:r. i - - * " ? 5 i
~v 1 dozen Coppered coat and bat books.- 8 1
,fg: 1 V . ? - ? 10 1
1 down Can openers 1 SO
r 0f 1 Shot poncb - 25 1
rnH 2 Large boxes,good blacking 8 1
a ' 1 Small " " - 1 1
1 Good padlock..... 10 8
1 Chisel Handle 4 1
2 Small screw drivers 5 1
2 Bottles best black ink. 5 1
3 Cakes tnrklsh bath soap -. 5 250
1 Cake glyoerine ... 4 2SC
lie 1 * mottled castele- 4
1 " buttermilk. 5
2 bottles mncllage and brushes 5 7
2 pencil sharpeners 1 9
? 1 harness snap book 1 1
1 good whistle- 1 10C
P'9 7 pistol cartridges (88 rim fire)- 5 1
1 carpenter's tape line 20 8
! ? 2 seta Iron tea spoons 5 1
1 nlckle plate tape line- 10 1
jen x ? ? ? ? 1
1 dozen fafety pins (8 sizes) 2 2
' 1 extra large harmonica. 10 6
'?JT* 1 card books ana eyes (2 dozen) 1 1
fP,* 1 dozen Nlckle plate harness buckles.. 15 1
100 hog rings 15 1
7 lap links - - 5 1
PP* 24 small marbles 1 1
n n 1 reloading set?.?..- 15 1
" i 1 American double action pistol 100 1
l Universal rt. " " 100 1
1 Harrington * Eichardson D. A 225 1
1 paper Inst brass pina 8 1
1 paper adamantine full count pins 1 1
95 hnnrt nnllflp hnttona I solid?one Dlecel 5 1
tbe * powder flask _ 25
lve 1 cake cutlcule soap 8
nd 3 spools thread (200 yards to spool). 5
ih. 2 spools silk thread (100 yards to spool) 6
jag 1 spool twist 1
,rH T spools embroidery silk 5
'JT- 2 thimbles 1
1 box swans<]own 8
0f 1 set draft board buttons. 8
ast 1 paper beat needles 1
V(g 1 box Japanese tooth picks )5 bun to box) 3
fjg l box copper clinch rivets 12
inri 1 No. 2 lamp burners 8
ihe 1 " 1 " " 5
itv 1 bottle sewing machine oil (4 oz. to bottle).... 3
1 silver belt buckle and slide 15
ate 1 (rood harmonica. 5
enr 1 F. A. Bohns best harmonica 15
i 1H 1 Small Harmonica 2
ore 1 Bunch White Finishing Braid 5
1 Package Good Tacks _ 1
nst 1 Six-Inch Wrougnt Iron Wrench 15
in 1 Horn Town Clay Pipe 1
it a 1 Gate book and eye 1
r?8- 25 Slate pencils . 1
gg| 1 Bottle Blxby's shoe polish 10
tbe 2 Cards white agate buttons 5
r,e(i 1 Storm glass and thermoneter 15
t to 1 * near bit (half inch) 10
jD. 1 Pair curling tongs ?... 3
lad 2 Pen staffs 1
oae 2 Lead pencils (with erasers) 1
lat- 4 Pen staffs 1
4 Lead pencils 1
Mr, 1 Lead pencils (beats all) 1
Six ^ Bottle vascellne 5
jay 1 Box nail brads 2
t))y 2 Bunches rlck-rack braid 5
be 2 Spools darning cotton 1
1 Carpenter's compasses 15
od. 1 Spring punch 25
1 Wardrobe lock 8
rof 1 Cook screw 4
[eg- 1 Sash faettner 5
ast 1 Pocket spirit level.....' 8
1 Door button 1
ne- 1 Pale small scissors 3
)ur 1 Pair large scissors 4
er 1 Dozen wrought staples 3
1 Pair small plyers 5
,nd 1 I'alr large plyers 10
1 Gun lock 50 in
3ur 1 Magnifying giais 20
to]. 1 Pair laree butt hinges o
are 1 NIckle plate awning pulley 5
elr 1 Pair small butt hlngs 2
rty 1 Pair large bronze hinges with screws 15
rof 1 Pocket mirror - 8
ry- 1 Cotton chalk line. - i .
so 1 Carpenter's pencil 2 0
if 1 Dozen No. 1 lump wicks ; 8 n't
1 Dozen No. 2 lamp wicks 4 .
to 1 Pair round elastic armlets 5
ire 1 Bottle McCormlck's hold fast glue C|
be
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you want. When
tarantee ix. TO get >
you want it and as V "ijl
,e right sort and at a t|fj
t more can you ask? M
isk for more, but they
ime kind. An eyiiut
forth unusual ez- , ' t
ease our trade.
3s and prices can be fm
show windows not, ,'1
rat any time during "?
f Cento. |fa
Slate eraser. . .. 1
Stiver salt bottle ... 10 - J
Silver pepper bottle ? 10 j
Large or small file handle* S "> :'V
Pocket ink stand. > 8 _ /
Glass cigar fall cologne 4 VyJ.
Salt bottle fall carpet tacka 5 . f
Good hair pins 1 -J?
Bottle shoe polish 5 .
maicu BBie I, ' 5
Ball white knitting cotton 4
Box matches (65a) ?... ....... 1
Ladles pocket book 25 ~
Small parse - 2 ^
Dinner bell 4
' Gun wads ........ 15 4
i Oun wads (card board) .......... 8 :
Nlckle plate can opener... ?.... *
Pistol cartridges, 22 rim fire ? ? &
" " 82 center fire 5
i " M 82 rim fire 8 * .fv
Pair spri < g balances 8
Tire bolts 25
Bottom door bolt (braes) ... 90
Hand saw files 5
Pair strap hinges ? ; ,
Jewelry case (all of tacks J
Large zinc oiler.......... ?
Skeins carpet thread ?8
l Pieces colored cbalk ........ J
Packages envelopes *
Good saw set ... .? '
Brass lamp ... * ,
Door bell 1 00
Toy watck..., ~ ? J
Dozen metal dress buttons ?
Ball Clark's crochet cotton \ 8
Bunch tape (any size) 'J i ,
Spool N. N. H. cotton ? _5 ^*3
Box fancy paper and envelops 8,7,8,10,1245,20*28
Gof.d Ink tablet ? ?
Quire note paper ? vg|
" Good note paper (*Elm) - .5
" Best " " (Charter Oak) 10
CKgra ~~~ I <>|
u mm?( ^ 5
Large turkey red handkerchief 5
Windsor tie 4 > :'
Pair men's elastic suspenders 7 . '
Pair men's elastic suspenders (metal back '
and wire buckle) ......... 10 Pftlr
ladies evening bose (ali colors) 25
Good Alpine bat (wortb 92 elsewhere)....?.. 99
Man's heavy winter cap ... 85
" blue golf cap (the latest) 35
? " yacht cap 25
8x10 picture frame ............ 26
10*12 ? ? 35
10x12 " " 40
Stereoscope for 19c, 25c. 85o and 45c oach.
Gent's fancy colored border handkerchief...? 4
" hemmed stitched ^
M u'ldernhirt fur 15, 23, 88, M). 75, $1, IL25T.adl?s'
under vest for 20,25 and 85 cents ?*&
Gent's light colored teck scarf (the latest)^ 23 3
" black satin or silk neck scarf * .... ?
Pair gent's heavy working socks .. 0
" " seamless w ........ ? W
" " fast black " ?Jf . ^
II u u it * m lO
u u Wool aocks 15
Gent's four-in-band ties (big value) ... 1|
Pair gen t's cash m ere gloves i
? ' buckskin ? 45
" raw bide " 25,
" " buckskin gauntlet gloves 75
" " wool felt gloves ? ?
Twenty-five cent novel 5
Fiftj cent novel - ~~
Ladies colored border bdkfs 5
? ? u u (big bargain) 6
Clinch handle carry comb f
14 W HI* 5 V
Cast nail hammer |
Butcher knife - - j
Mouse trap ?? J:
Carpenters bevel square ? - 20
Mexican horso brush f j
Knife set?meat, bread and fruit knives 25
3 Tooth picks I-. *
Bristle blacking brush 10
Wood cooking spoon g
Large meat fork , 2
Eight ponnd sledge hammer .s... ?0
Small are >
Good pad lock ?
Tack Hammer ? *
Memorandum books - 5 ~
Bat trap, shore ketch'um. ~ 10 vPaper
matting tacks 2
Quick |f|
iese Bargains. J
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